Orbea Factory Team rider Tomi Misser dominated the 2019 MTB Masters World Championships in downhill and cross country, claiming gold medals in both disciplines in the Master Men’s 45-49 category. This podium-sweeping win took place in Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canada.

Misser ousted the legends Brian Lopes (silver) and Joe Lawwill (bronze) from the top of the downhill podium by 10 and 23 seconds, respectively.

The adverse conditions of the 2.9 km course, drenched by recent rain, didn’t impede Misser’s triumphs, who proved unrivaled on his Orbea Rallon.

In the cross country race, Misser’s aggressive sprints and smooth handling, powered by his Orbea Alma, proved to be no match for Spain's Marc Arañó (silver) and Italy’s Massimo Gottardini (bronze), winning by 2:30 apart.

This isn’t the first win for Misser at Mont-Sainte-Anne, which seems to favor his skill and style. In 1996, Misser claimed his second ever DH World Cup win at this Quebec venue, a follow-up to his first victory in Panticosa in the Spanish Pyrenees.

Regardless of age he's got to be one of the best all around cyclist in the world. This winter he also finished mid-pack (and didn't get pulled) against Van Der Poel and the rest of the elites at the Wachtebeke CX. That's remarkable for a guy in his mid 40's. Prior to that he did a few EWS rounds and pretty much crushed the rest of the masters class in Olargues and Whistler by like 2 minutes, his time after the first day in Ainsa would have been top-ten against the elites but he pulled out on day two with an injury. What a legend.